CARC 257PI · Payer Initiated

Final payment for this claim is pending further review of reasonable and customary fee determinations under the service agreement.

Common causes
The payer is still evaluating an appropriate reimbursement amount against its fee benchmarks.
Suggested fix
Follow up with the payer after their standard review period for a final determination.

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Frequently asked questions

What does CARC 257 mean?

Final payment for this claim is pending further review of reasonable and customary fee determinations under the service agreement.

How do I resolve CARC 257?

Follow up with the payer after their standard review period for a final determination.

Why does CARC 257 happen?

The payer is still evaluating an appropriate reimbursement amount against its fee benchmarks.

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